"Life in those days
was not for the feeble. Death by another's gun
was a daily occurrence, as was disease, poverty
and hunger. But there was a great lust for life,
a need to be a pioneer; not to be home bound but,
instead, an adventurer. Because of this I hope
our production not only captures the humour,
music and dance of the film, but also adds
another dimension: the incredible spirit of the
human race."
"Calamity
was a real character, not just a creation for
Doris Day. She lived around 1860 and was the only
female Indian scout to ride with the military.
She dressed, spoke and fought like a man, but
late in life she married and had children.
For me, playing
Calamity is as physical a performance as Trafford
Tanzi, the female wrestler, was in 1983. I'm
diving off bars, off scenery, off a stagecoach.
My behind is black and blue from being kicked and
my Bull Whip abilities are much envied. I LOVE
IT"
"Secret
Love is the show's most important song. In its
time it was the most successful-selling single
ever, keeping Doris Day in the charts for over 54
weeks. That's a hard act to follow. We've
approached it from the inside, rather than from
the out. Rather than stand in the spotlight and
hammer it out like a torch song, we've gone for
it as a private thought. All time freezes and
Calamity is free to move around her own thoughts,
unheard by anyone else. It's a beautiful
moment."
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